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Re: why do people hate builders
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lugnet.castle
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Wed, 12 Nov 2003 17:57:26 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Daniel Ravenda wrote:
> hey. whats up. douse anyone else have a problem with non builder people. many
> people see legos as toy and play things and not as art. :(
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> Why why why. at home I am not aloud to build my parent say it is to babyish.
> every time i get a catalog my mom tosses it out. i cant buy anything cause my
> dad throws it out and says "i forbid you to waste money on s***". I now find
> myself secretly building late at night or when I'm home alone. this is such a
> load of bull****. why why why. I cant take it. did or does anyone else have this
> problem. what do I do? I hate this.
The next time you're told that your interest in LEGO is babyish, throw this at
them:
• There are tons of adults who do this. I'm only one example (www.texbrick.com)
• I show people, including co-workers, my models and I've never received any
response other than awe and amazement. I'm sure many other AFOLs have
experienced this with their stuff.
• Most sets now are produced with a recommended age of up to 99.
• I'll be turning 29 tomorrow and all I'm getting is LEGO!
• I still find building a challenge and receive hours of enjoyment from it.
• Building promotes creativity, education, mechanical skills, artistic skills,
and keeps one from pursuing less desirable "hobbies".
Anyways, that's just my opinion. The previous responses have all been excellent.
-TJ
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| I just thought I'd add one more bit about adults building with LEGO. When I first arrived here in Portland, I was somewhat amazed to see LEGO building tables in the conference rooms at the old Informix (now IBM) office building. Of course despite (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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| hey. whats up. douse anyone else have a problem with non builder people. many people see legos as toy and play things and not as art. :( Why why why. at home I am not aloud to build my parent say it is to babyish. every time i get a catalog my mom (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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